WILL BBM BE PRESIDENT?

 

Bongbong Marcos. Image from Wikipedia

By Carlota Elauria

With contribution of Derrick Jan Lim

June 7, 2018

 

Bongbong Marcos has been in the public eye in recent times, most prominently due to the controversy surrounding his highly-disputed loss in the race for Vice President of the Philippines in the 2016 Elections. With the petition still pending in the Supreme Court, his fate currently hangs in the balance. However, another burning question looms beyond the horizon: will BBM one day sit in Malacanang Palace, under the seal of President of the Philippines?

His supporters might beam in hope and anticipation at the thought, while his detractors might yell “nay!” in fear and trepidation. To answer this question, we delve into the study of his natal chart, the transiting planets, and his career history. Upon such investigation, the authors have divided the possibilities into three periods: (1) the present until 2022 via President Duterte’s term; (2) the 2022-2028 Presidency; and (3) the 2028-2034 Presidency. For purposes of this article, the birth time of 0400H was used, the birth date of 13 September 1957, and place of Manila, Philippines.

 

BBM: The Man

Right off the bat, we can see through his chart that BBM is a Virgo, and quite interestingly, just like his well-known father. They, however, have different ascendant signs, as Ferdinand Marcos had Cancer and BBM has Leo. FM also had the Moon, Pluto, and Mars in his 1^st house, while BBM has Uranus. This gives them marked differences in immediate personality – while FM appeared somber, intense, combative, and perhaps even emotional at times, BBM appears jovial, friendly, optimistic and a little eccentric.

BBM is also quite the Virgo, much more so than his father, with his Sun, Mercury and Mars conjunct in the sign, from 14-22 degrees. Because BBM’s Sun rules his Ascendant, and Mercury rules his Sun, this author has considered this conjunction the focal point of his entire chart, “the rock upon which all the structures are founded,” which shall be discussed in detail more later. This huge focus on Virgo makes BBM a very work-centric person, a lover of order, routine, health and productivity. He has an eye for detail, a greatly analytical mind, and a zeal for perfection. In the 2^nd house, this diligence has been directed to pursuits of stability, self-sufficiency, assets, sustenance, and money. He is a workaholic of sorts, so long as he makes good money. He is likely an avid collector, and quite discriminating in his collection.

His North Node is in Scorpio in the 4^th house. The South Node in Taurus in the 10^th house. He is a public person, most probably assigned duties and responsibilities in the family at an early age, in the area of finances. The SN in Taurus makes him a self-starter in his early years, with great ability to handle assets and money, which is probably why the family assigned him to this role. The NN in Scorpio in the 4^th drives him to seek privacy with his family life, to be supported and loved by those closest to him, instead of being the supporter.

Venus in Libra is widely conjunct Jupiter, which gives a healthy love of life, and a fulfilling marriage.

Saturn is in Sagittarius, and square the Virgo planets, which means that there is great pressure in educational attainment, and he may feel limited in his intelligence, though it be adequate. Education may feel long and tortuous, with little reward, but when it comes it is like a drink of water in the hot desert. Preserving his reputation and good name may be a lifelong battle, but likely hard won in the latter years of his life. With Saturn squaring his critical conjunction in Virgo, there is great pressure and tension in his life, perhaps an overwhelming duty of which he feels there is no release.

The above is merely a short insight into the character of BBM, and by no means a whole picture of his humanity. We move on now with the meat of the matter.

Present time-2022: via death, resignation, impeachment or disability, of President Duterte – UNLIKELY

Can BBM become president via Pres. Digong’s ouster? More completely stated, can BBM become president by first replacing Vice Pres. Leni, and then replacing Pres. Digong by a subsequent ouster?

The author believes that it is unlikely that BBM becomes President this way.

A study of the transiting planets shows that Neptune in Pisces is currently opposing his critical conjunction in Virgo. This means that he is currently battling, over a period of 3-5 years, a total disillusionment of a great dream. In order to get through this, he will have to let go of many unrealistic expectations and accept some painful truths. Perhaps he had viewed this dream with rose-colored glasses before, and now the glasses must come off. This battle must go on for the next few years or so.

Furthermore, Pluto and Saturn in Capricorn are trining away from this critical conjunction. A trine coming away from a planet is not such a good omen. It symbolizes the letting go of energy, sort of a farewell gift or goodbye kiss of the blessings of the trining planet. In this instance, Saturn and Pluto (primarily the former) have showered him with power and success over the last 14 or 15 years. Now, it is time to start counting his blessings, as there are tough years ahead.

The Presidency of Rodrigo Duterte will in theory last until 2022, with Saturn in Aquarius, which is covered by this challenging period.

The last time Saturn was in Sagittarius, Capricorn and Aquarius, the Marcoses had just been ousted from Malacanang in 1986, then BBM returned to the Philippines after a few years during Saturn in Aquarius, in 1991. He also won as Congressman in 1992.

Hence, it is theorized that since BBM was “deposed” by the highly-contested VP loss in 2016 when Saturn was again in Sagittarius, he is likely to take a hiatus over the next few years until Saturn in Aquarius, in 2022, where his political career may resume once again, perhaps while campaigning for a position in the 2022 elections.

The author and the contributor disagree over the result of the PET controversy. The former believes that BBM will win the petition and assume the Vice Presidency due to a number of reasons, most likely within a month before or during the August 11 Solar Eclipse in Leo, as that eclipse will give him great recognition, or in late October, when the Sun squares the North Node in Leo, as it will bear the fruit of the labors invested since May 2017. The latter believes that he will not, and only take the hiatus as above stated.

Nevertheless, there is agreement that BBM will not take over the position of Pres. Digong while his term lasts.

 

The 2022-2028 Presidency – BAD CHANCE

Can BBM then become President by running in the 2022 elections, barring any constitutional change of the electoral process?

The author does not believe so either.

While Saturn is in Aquarius, and later in Pisces from 2022 onwards, such time denotes the toughest years of BBM’s 30-year Saturn cycle, as Saturn opposes his critical conjunction in Virgo, and squares away from his Saturn in Sagittarius. It is likely that he will face powerlessness, opposition and failure around this time. Some political success may still be possible, but personal fulfilment may not be reachable.

The last time Saturn was in this period was from 1992-1995, when he was elected Congressman. During his stint here, he “authored 29 House bills and co-authored 90 more,” being an industrious, productive Virgo, but recognition was elusive. He ran for the Senate in 1995 but lost. It is simply hard to be recognized when Saturn is running against you.

Hence, it is likely that BBM will spend the years of 2022-2025 diligently working in politics, perhaps in a lower position, but recognition may be difficult to achieve.

 

The 2028-2034 Presidency – GOOD CHANCE

Finally, can BBM become President by running in the 2028 elections, barring any constitutional change of the electoral process?

Here, the author believes there is some hope.

The period when Saturn is in Taurus, Gemini, and onward, is a turning point in BBM’s 30-year Saturn cycle, historically marking a success period of 14-15 years. Furthermore, it returns the power and success it removes while Saturn is in Sagittarius, as Saturn is making the home stretch back towards the Virgo direction.

The last time Saturn was in this period, BBM was elected for a second term as Governor of Ilocos Norte, his bailiwick, for which he served for three consecutive terms until 2007, and garnered great public feedback. He also served successfully as Congressman from 2007-2010, during Saturn in Virgo, empowering his own sign. From here on, empowered by the momentum, he once again tried for a seat in the Senate in 2010, and finally won, placing seventh.

Hence, at the dawn of Saturn in Taurus in the May 2028 elections, with Jupiter in Virgo blessing his critical conjunction, BBM at the ripe old age of 70 might simply just get a good chance at that Presidency. And, in the opinion of this author, it shall be the best chance he can ever get in this life. Victory is not guaranteed, but this is the wisest way that his cards may be played. As the saying goes, “You Only Live Once.”

 

Conclusion

In conclusion, BBM is not advised to run for the Presidency in 2022, when odds are stacked against him, but he has a great chance to win if he ran in 2028 when the stars are more favorable. And it is almost impossible for him to assume the presidency via replacing the incumbent President in any way. He just might, however, simply obtain the Vice Presidency this year, as a parting gift of success of the stars before the challenging 14-15 year period must begin for him again.

While some statements in this article may be disheartening to BBM and his supporters, it is advised to not feel bad at the hardship that is to come, because Saturn is the great equalizer, and everyone has their highs and lows in the 30-year cycle of this great planet. The challenging times simply mean that there are lessons to be learned, or relearned, before Saturn may bestow success and power once again. What is important is to remain humble and open to correction, and to stop comparing oneself with others, especially one’s lows with another’s highs.

Furthermore, due to the human limitations of the author and the contributor, some erroneous readings are possible. This is simply their humble input regarding the matter at hand. Their failure in any case, however, does not discredit the credibility of astrology itself, whose unfathomable nature is often too much to fully understand even by those with decades of study.

As a final message to BBM, the author humbly advises him to remain true to the calls of his North Node, to seek love and support from those close to him, to protect his home and private life and derive fulfillment from it to balance out the overwhelming demands of his public life, and to seek happiness and pleasure from his fortunate marriage and close friendships.